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Success is much more than an expectation.  It’s the highest calling we have.  It takes extraordinary preparation, intensity, experience, insight, uncompromising standards and a Winning Attitude. Our passion for litigation is more than just a business. For us, it’s personal; for us, it’s about WINNING.

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Our objective is always to develop legal strategies that win. When doctors, lawyers, judges and other professionals need legal representation, they turn to our battle-tested trial and appellate attorneys for help. They don’t just want advice – they want to win.

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Smith Sovik News

A Well-Earned WIN for Ted Smith in Suffolk County!

December 11, 2025

Ted Smith, with assistance from Kinga Fenikowska, recently won a medical malpractice case out on…

Happy Holidays from SSKS!

December 1, 2025

Big Defense Verdict for Tom DeBernardis in NDNY Utica!

November 18, 2025

Tom DeBernardis secured a defense verdict on behalf of several sheriff’s deputies following a two-week…

I was extremely fortunate to have Christopher DeFrancesco as the lead trial attorney on my defense case. From the beginning, Chris made me feel comfortable and assembled a crack team of expert witnesses. Chris thoroughly prepared me for the process and my testimony. From the moment Chris spoke to the judge and jury, I knew I was in great hands.  He masterfully shredded the plaintiff, dissected the plaintiff’s shady allegations,  and disarmed the plaintiff’s witnesses and we WON! It was a six day trial, but it only took a few minutes for the jury to deliberate. Anyone and everyone should want Chris DeFrancesco on their team!

Pain Management Physician

I just wanted you to know that I read your brief last night and it was one of the greatest briefs I have ever read.  Your word choice was phenomenal, your imagery was crisp, yet vivid, it was everything you want a brief to be.  Wonderful, stellar job, sir.

Appellate Counsel for a codefendant